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New $1 coin marks the creation of the Supreme Court of Canada 150 years ago

At the Supreme Court of Canada’s ceremonial unveiling April 8, 2025 of a $1 coin to commemorate the apex court’s creation 150 years ago on April 8, 1875 are the president and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint, Marie Lemay (green jacket), and the court’s nine justices (left to right): Mary Moreau, Michelle O’Bonsawin, Nicholas Kasirer, Andromache Karakatsanis, Chief Justice Richard Wagner, Suzanne Côté, Malcolm Rowe, Sheilah Martin and Mahmud Jamal.

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 @ 4:21 PM

The Supreme Court of Canada marked a milestone birthday on April 8, 2025, 150 years after it came into existence on April 8, 1875, when the Supreme and Exchequer Courts Act received royal assent. The composition, powers and importance of the world’s only bilingual and bijural apex court have evolved considerably since the court first sat in 1876, after the original six-judge bench was appointed. ... [read more]

B.C. Court of Appeal overturns $10-million ruling against B.C. over misfeasance in public office

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 @ 5:17 PM

The B.C. Court of Appeal has overturned a $10-million damages award against the province for misfeasance in public office, ruling that misconduct by government officials did not cause the financial losses claimed by the plaintiff. ... [read more]

Ontario proposes expansion of strong-mayor powers to 169 more municipalities

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 @ 4:49 PM

Ontario has announced it is proposing to expand strong-mayor powers to 169 additional municipalities’ heads of council as of May 1. The province said this will help deliver on provincial priorities, including building homes, transit and other infrastructure. ... [read more]

LSO’s appeal allowed, Divisonal Court order quashed in November 2021 licensing exams breach

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 @ 4:41 PM

The Ontario Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) and quashed orders of the Divisional Court in connection with an information breach that compromised the integrity of the November 2021 online barrister and solicitor licensing exams. ... [read more]

Alberta introduces bill to tweak municipal governance, elections legislation

Wednesday, April 09, 2025 @ 2:16 PM

Alberta has introduced a number of amendments to its municipal governance and elections legislation, saying they will help ensure local governments are “strong and collaborative.” ... [read more]